Sunday

Things about today that are not great (just to get them out of the way early):

- Anxiety dreams, from which I woke up in tears

- First day of actual coldness – although I’ve been wearing my coat since I arrived, today’s the first day I’ve buttoned it

Things about today that ARE great:

- Big red bus!! I travelled all over town on various buses, sitting on the top level at the front and sneering down at all the people on the street.

- - Went to see two rooms that are for rent – one in Tottenham, and one in Stoke Newington. So far the Tottenham one is my favourite, even though it’s further out of town

- On my way back from the house-viewings, I decided to detour rather than going straight home. I found myself down near the British Museum (I didn’t go in – I’m saving it for a colder day), looking at the ruins of an ancient Roman city wall. Apparently it lay hidden for centuries until the German bombing raids of WWII uncovered parts of it again. Thanks, Germany!

- Saw a squirrel! A very brave, friendly one, that ran right up to people and then wandered away when it saw they had no food.

- Visited St Paul’s Cathedral – bigger than I could have imagined, and I didn’t even go inside!! I was too distracted by the tent city set up by the “Occupy” movement. A diverse group of hippies, socialists and “anti-greed” protesters, waving placards, wearing Guy Fawkes masks and talking into microphones. I hung around for a while because it was quite a spectacle. They’ve gone to a lot of effort.

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- Watched a couple of boys skateboarding behind the cathedral.

- - Had nommy soup for lunch. Now I’m sleepy.

- My mum reminded me that it’s been a week since my farewell pancakes, and that made me a little teary this morning at breakfast. But I put those thoughts into my mind-vice and CRUSHED THEM. Because I’m awesome.

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